Chapter 32 *** Sudden Confession ***

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Ain't Love Strange By Stanaj ||

[ VERONICA'S POV ]

I stared down surprisingly at the rows of dishes. Asher had actually ordered so many foods just for two of us. Not even that, I could see every dishes that were served according to my preference.

I gave Asher a dumb look before saying,
" Are you serious? Why on earth have you ordered so many foods? I can't even finish one properly."

Asher gave a mysterious smile before dropping a crayfish on my plate and replied with a chuckle,
" I didn't know which one is your favorite. So I have ordered everything according to your information on Google. I wanted to give you a best dinner, Veronica."

I looked up to meet his strange eyes. His gaze was mysterious today, held complicated thoughts that somewhere pressured my mind. I decided to notice nothing of his meaningful stare.

Tugging my hairs behind my ears u easily, I decided to place all my attention on the foods and asked him to join me,
" You are too childish! Now give me your hand and eat with me. I can't eat too much and I hate to waste my food. Come on! "

Asher appeared happy and joined me eagerly. We chatted less and ate much. The dishes were all delicious and I was thrilled to find out that he had actually booked the best Restaurant of C Nation.

When we were done with our dinner nearly, I noticed that there wasn't anyone except us in the restaurant. I frowned before asking out of curiosity,
" Why isn't anybody here except us? Isn't it strange to eat alone in such high classed restaurant?"

Asher let out an awkward cough. Smiling at my face slightly, he informed me,
" Actually I have booked the entire restaurant. It's such a special day and I wanted this moment for two of us only."

My breathing slightly hitched after his words. Strangely, I found his voice odd and mysterious today as if he was upto something. I chose to ease up such awkwardness between us,
" Asher.. There's no need really..It was my day..I should give you this treat but you actually.."

" Veronica, I have done this for us. Not for you only.", Asher voice cut off my words as his eyes found mine. He was staring deep inside my soul as if he could read every inch of my emotions.

I gulped down nervously and chose to take a sip from my wine. As the liquor flowed down through my throat,my uneasiness started to fade away. I looked up straight into his eyes and asked straightforwardly,
" What do you mean by that, Asher? I don't seem to understand."

Asher looked tense as he reached out for his own glass and gulped down the wine in a shot. Wiping his lips slightly, he started speaking in a soft voice,
" Veronica..From the day, I laid my eyes on you in our High school, I wanted you as mine always. But you were always too away from me. Even if my dream of having you was strong, I couldn't dare to confess you in fear of loosing our little friendship. When I finally had the courage of confessing myself to you, you returned to B Nation. I thought.. that I have lost you for forever but fate miraculously brought us together again. I told myself that those feelings are long gone but whenever I am close to you, I can feel my emotions for you. I..I don't want to waste this opportunity, Veronica. I really like you. No, it's not liking anymore. I love you. If you are willing, I can even marry you right away. I don't want any justice as in my heart, you aren't guilty."

I should have felt wavered to receive such hearty confession from someone like Asher. He was good to me from the beginning and protected me. But deep down somewhere, I wasn't happy about this confession.

I looked up at Asher's hopeful eyes who silently waited for my answer. Why did my mind was hesitating to accept the truth?

For Blake? But was there any future of us?No!

I wasn't in mind of accepting Asher's proposal but I was sure that I didn't want to break his heart at the same time. Pursuing my lips together nervously, I suttured on my words,
" Asher.. Actually right Now..I am planning to get into a relationship..I have yet to chase my dream.."

Asher suddenly groped my hands over the table. My body jerked off at the proximity between us as I stared up at him confusingly. His voice came out as comforting as ever,
" It's okay, Veronica. You can take your time but just don't push me away. Let me take care of you. Let me stay by your side until you are very much assured that you can spend your whole life with me. I will never become a blockage in your career."

I bit down my lips tightly without saying anything. My emotions were too chaotic. I needed time to look through into my heart.

Asher sent me back to my house. After coming out together from the car, I wanted to go inside without saying anything but Asher spoke again,
" Wait! "

He spoke before coming over to look at me. His expression was heavy, drained with sadness as he pleaded exhaling a deep sigh,
" Can I hug you once, Veronica? I..I am scared..I feel like you aren't going to talk to me anymore."

I parted open my lips to say something but he just pulled me straight into his embrace and hugged me tightly. I swallowed the resist of pushing him away. I didn't like to be hugged by him honestly.

He let go of our embrace and spoke patting on my head,
" Good night, Veronica."

I hummed lowly and made my way inside the house quickly. I didn't want to spend my time in embarrassement anymore. I was sure that Asher would speak more of him if I stayed longer. Besides a whole day show had tired my muscles enough.

The first thing that came in my mind was to find Blake. This was such a big day for me but he wasn't there. Even in my subconscious mind, I searched for him among the audience. But he wasn't there and I was glad that he didn't find me in my embarrassing state. I doubted that I would become more courageous at his presence or coward!

Aunty told me that Blake was in his room. Since the lights were still on, I assumed that he was awake. Without knocking on his door, I slipped inside comfortablely and called out his name,
" Blake.. Blake...are you there? Where are you? I have to tell you something.."

As soon as I spoke, a strong smell of alcohol enthralled my nostrils. I narrowed my eyes before looking around the room and found him devouring vodka at a corner.

I frowned looking down at the empty bottles over the desk,
" Blake..You are actually drinking in your room? Have you lost your sanity? You are going to be drunk again."

I scolded before coming over to snatch the bottle from his grip. Surprised by my sudden action, he tilted his head up to look straight into my eyes with his red eyes and spoke coldly,
" What were you going to say?"

I snorted at him coldly and put back the bottle over the desk. Letting out a hiss of annoyance, I refused to talk when he wasn't even sober,
" Wait till tomorrow. I will share only when you are sober. Don't drink anymore and go back to sleep."

I tiptoed on my heels and was ready to go out. As I reached out for the doorknob, I missed the sight of him rushing towards me aggressively. Before I could assert what was going on, he thrashed my back against the door and asked me in an enraged voice,
" Your engagement with Asher! Is that what you inteneded to tell me,hmm? Veronica Knight?"